The Trump administration is launching a pilot program for an expedited visa interview service for international travelers willing to pay a $750 premium to skip the line.
Launching July 1 through December 31, 2026—though it could be extended based on demand—the program will allow foreigners seeking U.S. travel or business visas to lock in an interview within 10 days at participating overseas posts.
The new program was announced in a Federal Register notice earlier this week.
"This temporary final rule (TFR) temporarily amends the Schedule of Fees for Consular Services (Schedule) to create a $750 fee for an expedited B1/B2, business and tourism, nonimmigrant visa (NIV) interview appointment," the June 9 notice states. "This new fee will allow B1/B2 visa applicants who pay the fee to secure an interview appointment at selected posts within ten business days."
The program will be available only at a limited number of embassies and consulates, which are expected to be announced before the program takes effect on July 1.
Eligibility requirements will also be announced at a later date.
"This service will be an optional premium addition to the standard NIV application fee and will be offered only to applicants at limited posts as published on travel.state.gov and in limited quantities," the State Department adds. "This temporary final rule is effective July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Written comments must be received on or before July 9, 2026."
News of the premium expedited visa interview program comes one month after Trump's State Department announced it was waiving visa bond requirements of up to $15,000 for travelers from some countries with a ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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